Organization:
Gender Justice and Gender Justice Action are nonprofit legal, policy, and political advocacy
organizations working to advance gender equity through the law. We work to create a world
where everyone can thrive no matter their gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual
orientation. Central to this work is dismantling the legal, political, and structural barriers to
gender equity. We represent clients directly in state and federal court and before administrative
agencies in impact litigation cases. In addition to pursuing justice through the legal system, we
advocate for policies that expand gender equity and seek to educate and shape public
understanding about gender barriers. We’re a small but mighty organization looking for the
newest member of our ambitious, highly-effective, and growing team.
Reports to: North Dakota State Director
Position Status: Exempt, Salaried; (40 hours/week).
Salary: $65,000/year plus benefits described below.
Remote/hybrid; Office in Fargo, ND.
Need to be a ND or MN resident or willing to relocate.
Position Summary:
The North Dakota Project Coordinator (“Coordinator”) will work hand-in-hand with the North
Dakota State Director managing legislative, advocacy, education, and public engagement
initiatives across projects, coalitions, and partnerships. The Coordinator will also support Gender
Justice’s North Dakota work by tracking project progress. A large part of this role will be
working on managing, building, and deepening the organization’s coalition work and increasing
our effectiveness at demonstrating public support for our initiatives.
Responsibilities:
● Provide project coordination in partnership with the North Dakota State Director.
● Assist in coordinating the North Dakota Community Support Table (a coalition of allied
North Dakota-based organizations) and Gender Justice’s participation in other
collaborative spaces to share information across partners, identify opportunities for
collaboration, and amplify partner work.
● Work with the North Dakota State Director on legislative session-related work, including
monitoring bill introductions and progress, building and maintaining relationships, and
other tasks as needed.
● Assist the Communications team to plan and execute rapid response and supporter
engagement strategies using EveryAction advocacy tools, social media, and other
avenues for coordinating grassroots and constituent support for our agenda/issues, with
support from the Communications Director.
● Work with the Communications Director to develop support materials for the
organization’s advocacy projects, such as talking points, one-pagers, fact sheets, and
messaging guides.
● Assist with managing intake of requests and staffing for public-facing events for Gender
Justice, including Pride booth and other community event tabling, coordinating speaking
requests for staff members, etc.
● Projects, coalition participation, and other tasks are likely to change over time.
● Work independently (but in collaboration with the director and project leads) to plan,
direct, and coordinate project activities across multiple key projects to ensure projects are
accomplished on time and within resources.
● Maintain necessary project documentation.
● Manage speaking/events requests and events calendar for the organization.
● Additional duties as required.
Employees are eligible for employer-subsidized health and dental insurance, unlimited
paid discretionary leave, and 3% employer-contribution to retirement plan. 12-weeks
fully paid parental and medical leave for employees working at least 20 hrs/week after
six months. 12-weeks fully paid sabbatical leave after five years.
Qualifications:
● Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage
multiple tasks simultaneously and independently.
● Knowledge about one or more policy areas this position will cover is necessary, as well
as a desire to deepen one’s knowledge about these issues.
● Confidence and success in building and developing relationships. Existing positive
relationships with allies and advocates in our space is a plus, but not required.
● Strong verbal and written communication skills, including engaging style for persuasion
and moving people to take action. Should enjoy writing/speaking on our issues.
● An overall orientation towards collaboration is crucial -- a big part of this job will be
working with others to accomplish goals, both colleagues at Gender Justice and partner
organizations. This approach should feel second nature to you, not like something you
have to force yourself to do. This is not a job for someone who frequently feels “it would
be easier if I could just do this alone.”
● Demonstrated policy or governmental advocacy experience is preferred. Knowledge of
the legislative process in North Dakota is a plus but not required.
● Demonstrable success with previous project management responsibilities. Previous
coalition experience is preferred. Some experience working in coalition required.
● Political savvy and good judgment.
● Commitment to our mission and values, which include racial, social, and economic
justice in addition to gender justice.
● Experience working with BIPOC communities and gender diverse, transgender, and/or
nonbinary people/communities.
● Passion for being a part of and working to deepen our organizational practices and culture
as an empowering, inclusive, supportive workplace for people of color, transgender and
nonbinary folks, and others who face systemic oppression.
● Sense of humor and a commitment to a diverse, collaborative work environment.
● A minimum of two years of experience successfully leading/managing projects and
demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
The ideal candidate would be:
● Committed to Gender Justice’s mission
● Excited about working at a fluid and dynamic organization
● Patient and flexible
● Interested in contributing to a work environment that celebrates differences and strives to
achieve inclusion, equity and respect for all staff
● Trustworthy, ethical, and honest, with a track record of exercising sound judgment while
representing an organization
● Capable of giving and receiving honest and open feedback
● Willing and excited to take on new challenges, learn from mistakes and continuously
improve
Submit PDF resume and cover letter to this link and email
[email protected] with any other questions. Applications will be
considered on a rolling basis, with preference given to applications
received by September 20, 2024 – please apply before this date if
possible.
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